Question

Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of vitamin

• A. B
• B. C
• C. A
• D. E

Answer 1

The correct option is B C

Deficiency of vitamin C (which is necessary for collagen production and iron absorption) causes scurvy. It is characterised by bleeding of gums, disturbance of protein metabolism and increased susceptibility to infections.
Deficiency of vitamin A, B and E results in xeropthalmia, beri-beri and sterility respectively.